Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animalsJan 17, 2022 5:00 am - The late Betty White was a tireless lifetime advocate for animals, from caring for those without homes to launching her own weekly TV show, "The Pet Set," dedicated to h...
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MLK Day of Service brings out volunteers to clean Cook forest preservesJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with volunteers cleaning up trails and nature centers Monday. Cleanups were schedule...
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DuPage County Sheriff's office offers three scholarshipsJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - The Illinois Sheriffs' Association will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education ...
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BrightSide Theatre receives three grants to support programmingJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - BrightSide Theatre recently received a $20,000 grant from DuPage Foundation's Community Needs Grant Program to support its annual programming, including the 10th anniver...
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St. Patrick's Parade in St. Charles seeking parade entries, volunteersJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is now accepting entries for the St. Patrick's Parade, which is presented by St. Charles Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram The annual parad...
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Batavia Chamber of Commerce opens 2022 Inspire Scholarship programJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - The 2022 Inspire Scholarships is now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Unit District...
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Mediacom offers scholarships to local high school seniorsJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 21st c...
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Crisis line needs volunteers - here's how to helpJan 16, 2022 12:00 am - The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley, which is available 24/7, needs volunteers interested in answering the call for help. A mandatory 10-week training class will be 6 to 9...
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Volunteer helps keep things moving at Rush CopleyJan 13, 2022 10:00 pm - When Sam Baiardo retired in 2009, his spouse suggested he do something to keep busy. Since then, he has become a valued volunteer at Rush Copley Medical Center, serving...
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Geneva's Wine, Cheese & Trees event going virtual Feb. 26Jan 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Geneva's "Wine, Cheese & Trees" fundraiser will be raising a glass virtually in 2022 to help fund the planting of new trees in the community. The city's Natural Resource...